Kansas Energy Abstract

Abstract

Energy plays a vital role in the Kansas economy and in the daily lives of the people of the state. As demand for energy grows and finite energy sources approach depletion, understanding energy use and production becomes increasingly important.

The Kansas Energy Abstract is a compilation of data relating to the state's energy-related activities. It was originally compiled as a working document for the State Energy Resources Coordination Council (SERCC), at the suggestion of M. Lee Allison, KGS Director and SERCC Chair.

The tables and figures contained herein provide the most up-to-date information available on the major sources of energy in Kansas, as well as historical and current data on energy production, consumption, expenditures, and prices on a state and national level. The abstract also contains sections on specific energy sources — coal, petroleum, natural gas, electricity, and renewables. These data should be of use to anyone wanting to learn more about energy production and use in Kansas.